Subtract 45/64 from 35/7
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 45/64
35/7 - 45/64 is 275/64.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 64 is 448
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 64 = 448,
35/7 = 35 × 64/7 × 64 = 2240/448 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
45/64 = 45 × 7/64 × 7 = 315/448 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/448 - 315/448 = 2240 - 315/448 = 1925/448 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 275/64
- In mixed form: 419/64
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